Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011)

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Digital Dust: Preserving West African Heritage in the Digital Age

Victor Mutesi, Gulu University Grace Okotho, Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST) Catherine Mukeshi, Gulu University James Njukiya, Department of Research, National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18921469
Published: September 9, 2011

Abstract

Digital technologies have transformed how cultural heritage is preserved in contemporary societies. An analytical approach was employed to evaluate the methodologies described within the reviewed text. The book highlights the challenges of digitizing traditional oral histories in a manner that respects cultural integrity and accessibility. The review underscores the importance of integrating community input and digital preservation technologies effectively to ensure cultural heritage remains accessible and authentic. Recommendation for future studies includes more ethnographic research methods alongside technological assessments.

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Victor Mutesi, Grace Okotho, Catherine Mukeshi, James Njukiya (2011). Digital Dust: Preserving West African Heritage in the Digital Age. African Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery (Core Science), Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18921469

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West AfricaDigital HeritagePreservation StudiesInformation TechnologyCultural AnthropologyDigital CurationIndigenous Knowledge Systems

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